No. 8 of 25 ·Display Calibration Software

Datacolor Spyder

Name: Datacolor Spyder
Price: 169 USD

Windows · Mac

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One barScore 5.5

Free tierNo free tier on record
Open codeNo open-source code on record
Runs widely2 of 6 device platforms
DocumentedPlans, terms and facts published

Datacolor Spyder is ranked #8 of 25 in display calibration software on Freedom251. It runs on macOS, Windows.

Datacolor Spyder plans and pricing

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Datacolor Spyder $169 once Up to 3,000 cd/m² · unlimited displays per computer capability · Windows 10/11 and macOS 10.14–26 datacolor.com · 30 Sept 2026

Compared on display calibration software

Display calibration: Yes
Printer profiling: No
Camera profiling: No
ICC profile management: Yes
Supported platforms: windows_macos

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The record

Purpose: Datacolor Spyder uses a hardware sensor and software to calibrate display color for photo editing.
Display support: It calibrates LCD, mini-LED, OLED and QD-OLED monitors, including Apple XDR and Liquid Retina displays.
Ambient light: Room Light Monitoring measures room light and can warn users to recalibrate or automatically adjust profiles based on light level.
DevicePreview: DevicePreview lets users preview photos for mobile devices on the calibrated monitor without sending them to a phone.
Before and after: The product offers a full screen before and after calibration comparison and 11 brightness settings.
Display limit: The comparison table lists unlimited supported displays, subject to computer capability.
Audience: The product is positioned for professional photographers and advanced photo editing for digital sharing or printing.
Hardware connection: The sensor connects through USB-C and includes a USB-A adapter.
Software requirements: The listed system requirements are Windows 10 or 11, or macOS 10.14 through macOS 26, and an internet connection for software download and activation.
Calibration limitation: Spyder calibrates and adjusts the monitor only; it does not calibrate mobile or tablet devices.
Integration: The comparison table says SpyderPro supports syncing with Datacolor LightColor Meter and other meters that measure Lux values; this feature is marked unavailable for Spyder.
Privacy: Datacolor says it protects personal data in accordance with applicable law, including GDPR and CCPA, and says it does not sell personal data to third parties.
Maker: Datacolor says it was founded in 1970 in Switzerland and lists its headquarters as Rotkreuz, Switzerland.
Founded: 1970

Where it ranks on Freedom251

Best Display Calibration Software in 2026#8 of 25
Best Color Management Software in 2026#9 of 19

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